Michelle Wright, MA, LCMHC

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Yes, the advertisements are correct, Depression hurts! It hurts physically, emotionally, spiritually and relationally. It is also about hope. I work with clients to increase their hope.
Benefits of depression work include more energy, better sleep, increased ability to focus, added sense of joy, greater functioning on the job and in relationships. Clients report more satisfaction with their spouse or significant other, with their children, with their friends, with their bosses and co-workers. Most importantly, clients report a greater sense of self-worth and self-efficacy.

Dahlia Rizk, MA, LCMHC

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Depression can seem overwhelming making it difficult to experience joy, hope, contentment and get through the everyday task you need done. What is hopeful though is that depression is very treatable and often without medication. Using Cognitive Behavior Therapy or CBT, the gold standard in therapeutic care, goals are established and a plan created to start alleviating symptoms.

Carl Hindy, Ph.D.

Clinical Psychologist, NH Licensed Psychologist

Sometimes folks phone and ask, "Do you treat depression?" My first thought is that this is like asking your child's pediatrician, "Do you treat ear infections?" -- Depression is very common and most psychologists treat it. I believe that we need to aggressively treat the symptoms of depression so a person can get back to feeling better and being productive. Cognitive, cognitive-behavioral, and interpersonal therapy approaches are used. However, I believe we also need to go beyond symptom reduction (a disease model approach) and toward a broader understanding of a person's life challenges, aspirations and goals, and especially ways that he or she feels stymied or blocked ...

James Foster, & Associates, LICSW

James Foster & Associates, COUNSELINGNH

Our Clinicians provide supportive, caring psychotherapy for those who are experiencing depression. The client is initially assessed by the therapist and together they will develop the most appropriate plan for for the client's treatment goals. Clinicians approach will be tailored to each client's needs. Depending on the client's needs supplemental services may be necessary and/or beneficial. When this is the case, the clinician will help guide the client to additional resources/referrals.